Smart schools are designed to enhance the well-being and performance of students and staff by incorporating elements like natural light, noise reduction and thermal comfort, write Doug Milburn, chairman of Advanced Glazings; Eric Corey Freed, an architect and author; and John Boutilier, the principal of Brookland Elementary School in Sydney, Nova Scotia. In this blog post, they write that studies show that daylighting improves academic performance and mood, while reducing noise levels and maintaining comfortable temperatures support better focus and cognitive function.